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IC You

IC You is a podcast hosted by Callie Krajcir, Registered Dietitian and the world’s first Bladder Dietitian. Each episode dives into the truth about interstitial cystitis (IC), overactive bladder (OAB), and everything your doctor didn’t tell you about your bladder symptoms. Through expert interviews, client stories, and evidence-based advice, Callie empowers you to get to the root cause of your bladder symptoms and reclaim your life.

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Ep 58. Are Kegels REALLY The Enemy For Someone With...

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2023/05/24

Pelvic floor health is critical in managing interstitial cystitis for some people, but how do Kegels fit in (or not)? This week, Callie is joined by Darla Cathcart, a pelvic floor physical therapist with over 20 years of experience to talk about kegels and how they fit into pelvic floor health. Dr. Cathcart demystifies Kegels by talking through what they are, why they are used, and who they are appropriate for. Callie and Dr. Cathcart also talk about the intersections of IC, stress, and pelvic floor

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Ep 57. How The Mind-Gut Connection Plays A Role In...

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2023/05/17

This week, Callie is joined by Molly Pelletier, MS, RD, LDN, a registered dietitian specializing in gut health digestive issues, and weight management. Molly shares her journey with gut health and why she wanted to specialize in gut health as a dietitian. Through her personal experience and her work, Molly found that a lot of people don’t have the time or access to a dietitian, so she created FLORA, an integrative gut health community with everything you need to heal your gut and live with freedom

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Ep 56. The Best Approach to Get Relief from...

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2023/05/10

After working with IC warriors for a few years and living with IC herself, Callie has gained a lot of experience navigating people’s IC triggers and root causes. Elimination diets are a critical part of managing your IC, but is diet always a trigger? What about Hunner’s Lesions…how do these affect diet sensitivities? Callie talks through how diet and food fear can play a role in IC and why people may not have diet sensitivities when they think they do. She also talks about how other root causes may

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00:57:03

Ep 55. What To Expect At Pelvic Floor PT

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2023/05/03

The Vagina Rehab Doctor, Dr. Janelle Howell DPT, WCS joins Callie on the podcast this week. Callie and Dr. Howell talk about how the nervous system and the pelvic floor interact and cause pelvic floor dysfunction. Navigating a chronic illness diagnosis is challenging, so Callie and Dr. Howell talk about some of the current challenges. Callie shares some of her experiences with treatments for IC and Dr. Howell discusses how to know when to move on to find a provider that will work best for you. Dr

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00:40:31

Ep 54. Are SIBO and IBS Potential Causes of "IC Belly"?

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2023/04/26

IBS awareness month continues - this week, Katrina Cox, a Registered Dietitian specializing in IBS and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) joins Callie on the podcast. Katrina talks about her journey to being a dietitian, specializing in gastrointestinal conditions, and becoming an entrepreneur. Katrina then talks about SIBO and the similarities and differences between SIBO and IBS. Bloating is a common experience among people with interstitial cystitis or SIBO, so Callie and Katrina then

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00:48:46

Ep 53. What Interstitial Cystitis, IBS, and...

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2023/04/19

Happy National IBS Awareness Month! In this episode Callie interviews Christine Olivo, a social media content creator who has been living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome since 2007. Struggling to manage the pain, anxiety, and loneliness that come with IBS, Christine created an Instagram account called MyIBSLife in June of 2019 as a way to cope through humor. Her page has now become a home and community to 64,000+ chronic illness warriors who are looking to be heard, understood, and

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Ep 52. What An Illness Can Do To Your Interstitial...

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2023/04/05

Getting any kind of illness can cause a flare in your interstitial cystitis symptoms. After recovering from illness herself, Callie talks about the impact of illness on your interstitial cystitis symptoms. Medications, illness symptoms, and changes in eating and drinking while you’re feeling bad can all affect your symptoms. Callie also talks about the importance of vitamin C and zinc to support your immune system to prevent and recover from illness. Tune in to hear some tips to manage flares during

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Ep 51. 6 Things You Should STOP Doing If You Want...

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2023/03/29

Callie takes a break from interviews this week and talks about common mistakes she sees that keep people from finding relief from interstitial cystitis. The list ranges both psychological aspects and mindset to supplement use to diet. Callie also shares her recommendations to get past these roadblocks and get closer to relief from IC! If you’re struggling to manage symptoms, tune in to see if there are changes you can make to help in your IC journey! Work with me: Fill out this application so I can

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00:45:41

Ep 50. From Eating The same 10 foods For 2 years To...

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2023/03/22

This week, Callie is joined by one of her clients, Amy, to talk about her journey with interstitial cystitis and her experience working with Callie. Amy shares her journey to getting a diagnosis, her symptoms, and different therapies and treatments she has tried along the way. Callie and Amy also discuss the lack of education about the IC diet when you’re diagnosed and the impact of following the IC diet long-term. When she started working with Callie, Amy saw the light at the end of the tunnel. Amy

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Ep 49. Why I Stopped Doing Invasive Treatments For My...

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2023/03/15

In this week’s episode, Callie talks through her journey with interstitial cystitis from treatments to weird habits she developed from having IC. As a lifelong IC Warrior, she has tried many of the available treatment options in the pursuit of relief. She talks through her experiences with the different treatments she tried, from medications to invasive procedures, and the positive and negative effects of those treatments. Callie also shares her thought process behind her decision to stop pursuing

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Ep 48. Endometriosis and Interstitial Cystitis:...

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2023/03/08

Week 2 of Endometriosis Awareness Month is here, and our guest today is Cindy Debrowska, MAN, RD, a dietitian that specializes in endometriosis. As someone who also experiences endometriosis, Cindy shares her story about endometriosis and how she came to specialize in nutrition for endometriosis. Callie and Cindy talk through what endometriosis is, new theories about endometriosis, and symptom management strategies. Endometriosis symptoms are also highly variable, so Cindy talks through the spectrum

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Ep 47. Kicking Off Endometriosis Awareness Month With...

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2023/03/01

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month! Endometriosis is common in people with interstitial cystitis, and a hallmark of both conditions is chronic pelvic pain. This week, Callie is joined by Lux Perry (they/them), the CEO and co-founder of somedays, a company that created natural pain relief products specifically for pelvic pain and period pain. Lex shares their experience with endometriosis, the diagnosis process, and treatments and pain management. Lux also tells the story of how somedays was

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00:37:55

Ep 46. What Determines The PH of Urine & Should You...

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2023/02/22

Other urinary conditions can be related to IC because the same molecules are involved. This week, Callie is joined by Melanie Betz, MS, RD, CSR, CSG, a kidney dietitian who specializes in kidney stones and is certified in renal nutrition! Callie and Melanie talk about Melanie’s career journey to specializing in kidney nutrition before diving into the topic of oxalates. Melanie discusses what oxalates are, what foods contain oxalates, their role in kidney stones, and a brief overview how the urinary

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Ep 45. The Role of Hormones in Interstitial Cystitis

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2023/02/15

Last week, Callie talked with Dr. Theoharis Theoharides about mast cells and histamine and their roles in interstitial cystitis. This week, Callie and Dr. Theoharides continue the discussion with some tips on how to investigate your personal sensitivities. Dr. Theoharides also talks through the role of hormones, specifically estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, in IC. Levels of these hormones can vary greatly depending on a person’s age, medications, and other medical conditions. Callie and Dr

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Ep 44. The Role of Mast Cells and Histamine in...

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2023/02/08

Inflammation is a common health and wellness “buzzword” these days, but how is inflammation related to IC? In part 1 of a two-part interview, Callie talks with Dr. Theoharis Theoharides about mast cells, their role in inflammation, and what’s known about the connection between inflammation and IC. Dr. Theoharis Theoharides is a Yale-trained medical doctor and researcher that has been named the world expert in mast cell research by Expertscape and has over 480 peer-reviewed publications about mast

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Ep 43. Is it a UTI or an IC Flare?

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2023/01/25

We’ve talked about UTIs off and on while talking about IC, but this week, Callie does a deep-dive into the topic of recurrent UTI’s with Lindsey Williams and Megan Henken, the founders of MyUTI. Megan and Lindsey are both veterans in the field of clinical diagnostics and founded MyUTI to increase access to diagnostic technology and educational resources for people who experience UTIs. Linsey, Megan, and Callie talk through the difference between chronic and recurrent UTIs, common tests, and how the

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Ep 42. What Does Remission Mean To You?

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2023/01/18

Callie is flying solo in this episode, but she dives deep into a few different topics this week. Having just gone on a vacation, Callie discusses how traveling affected her IC symptoms. Drawing on her personal history and recent experiences with IC, Callie also shares some tips she has found useful to prevent flares while traveling, some products that work well for her symptoms, and how to figure out your own routine to prepare for travel. Callie also talks about remission from IC, how it differs

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Ep 41. The Challenges of Living With A Chronic...

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2023/01/11

Chronic illnesses never go away, so managing your chronic illness and pain to prevent burn-out is a key part of your journey with IC. This week Callie interviews Amanda Grabb, a chronic illness, pain, and trauma coach. They talk about Amanda’s journey to coaching, both of their experiences with chronic illness and navigating doctors, Amanda’s approach to one-on-one coaching, and how coaching can help manage non-symptom-related aspects of chronic illness like imposter syndrome and medical

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Ep 40. Vulvodynia, Vestibulodynia and Sex Without Pain

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2023/01/04

IC can happen on its own, but many people have other pelvic conditions in addition to having IC. This week, Callie talks with Dr. Heather Jeffcoat about her journey to becoming a pelvic floor PT as well as the conditions of vulvodynia and vestibulodynia that may co-occur with IC. Dr. Jeffcoat is an orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapist, owner of Femina PT, current president of Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, and advisory board member for the International Pelvic Pain Society

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00:44:05

Ep 39. Why D-Mannose Isn’t Just For UTI’s

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2022/12/28

D-mannose is frequently recommended to reduce the risk of UTIs, but what else is it good for? Can it help with IC? In this week’s episode, Callie talks with Rochelle Stern, founder and CEO of West Coast Mint and a wellness advocate. Rochelle took her experience with IC and chronic UTIs and created a bladder-health focused website to help others with similar experiences. Rochelle and Callie discuss Rochelle’s experience with IC, what is West Coast Mint, the intersection of IC and UTIs, and how high

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